The Golden State Poetry Slam and Open Mic

When: First and Third Sunday of every month, 6:30-10 p.m.
Phone: 662-589-8577
Price: $5-$7
GSSlam.com

Twice a month you can earn points to qualify for the 2012
slam team at the Golden State Poetry Slam and Open Mic,
hosted by three-time Grand Slam winner Sean "Ner
City" Gullatt and Earring Diva D'Dra
White. DJ Harvey Kent provides the tunes. Every first and third Sunday at Grand Lake Coffee House (440 Grand Ave., Oakland).
6:30-10 p.m. $5-$7. 662-589-8577 or GSSlam.com